The Strategist Knows Everything

My grandmother was scared when she got angry. So much so that I can assure you that I was the scariest person I've ever met. Even so, just because you're mad at me doesn't mean you yell at me or turn my face into a horrible shape. Well, I didn't get my hands on it.

Just keep looking at me face to face sitting still. Silently. Until I found out this one reflected.

When you try to talk or break your posture, you exhale a discouraged sigh, so you have to endure nothing. It was really a hell of a time. But that's always my fault when you get mad at me.

To say why I remembered that, I am now in a similar situation.

I'm the one who's pissed off and Sophia's the one who's pissed off. I put the chair in front of the chair where I sit, I didn't say anything from earlier, and I'm not answering this question. I'm just staring at you.

But I know you're angry. I am angry. And it's written on my face.

I don't know why.

"Okay. I apologize. I'll never do that again."

……

"You're angry because I didn't look at myself, right? Because I won't do it anymore."

That said, I smile, but Sophia won't answer that.

Ignorance is said to be the best bully, but it's definitely tough. In this case, the gaze is still tight because it is pointing this way. Because I can see you're definitely ignoring it.

With the word that there was no island to install, I decided that I had to wait for Sophia to break. But Sophia broke early in her mind. No, in this case, it wouldn't be right to describe it as broken.

Whatever, you're not forgiving me.

"……… I'm glad Yukito did something for me."

"Huh? Oh, really?

"Yes. But don't get me wrong. I'm not happy about this one."

I thought I saw some hope, but it was my fault. It hurts me a lot when people say I'm not happy with my true face. I was thinking about Sophia.

Even if I think it's for Sophia, it's not always a pleasure for Sophia. He said that he had taken extra care of him.

"Sorry......"

"I didn't like being used in Albion or deprived of my freedom. But this Velis would be fine. Do you have any idea why?

I'm a little worried about Sophia's inquiry. It's not in Albion, it's in Velis. I feel like there's a lot of them, and I don't think there's much. But it's definitely something special.

Think about it, I'll get to the point. I see.

"Because there's me or Master Dio?

"Yes. Exactly. If someone you can count on has a friend beside you, I'm fine with anything. But this time, Yukito didn't realize what I was thinking."

"No, because I ask you to fulfill my wish………"

"You promised to stay beside me. But if I hadn't broken in, wouldn't Yukito have been chased through this castle, no matter what the outcome?

I snort honestly at Sophia's words. You wouldn't necessarily have a hundred percent chance of being chased through the castle, but Knox's captain in chief would have been dismissed. And you'll lose credibility from around you, too. No, right now, I'm losing my credibility with Veris' best man in progress.

But I really don't care about that stuff. I built Knox, and my position as a military teacher, and everything I built up at Velis was something I built to help Sophia because I was going to see her. Now there was a feeling in me that it wasn't a shame.

Knox will take over from Mr. Dio, leave the castle, and work with Mr. Dio's advisor. I even thought about that.

But Sophia didn't do it any good.

"You did promise to stay beside Sophia. I thought I could stay by my side even when I left the castle. Then you couldn't do it?

"No, you can't. Don't leave me alone………………."

Sophia has a sad look on her face. I'm the one who made it float.

I put this on, but I was going to protect it. But Sophia wants this body to be within protection, too. Does self-sacrifice mean self-satisfaction?

I was honestly not there when I thought about the rest of them. At that time, all I thought about was protecting Sophia.

"I'm sorry. You almost broke your promise."

"… I forgive you only this time. There won't be another one, will there?

I finally smile back at Sophia, smiling so.

I thought it was over and I was about to get up from my chair, but Sophia grabbed me by the clothes.

"What's going on?

"……… There is another important story."

Sophia says so to me with a little hesitation.

Looking at Sophia like that, I sit back in my chair again and look into Sophia's eyes.

"Important story?

"Yes... it's about Master Kaguya."

An unexpected name came from an unexpected person, so I couldn't hide my surprise.

Why does Master Kaguya's name come out of Sofia's mouth? No, why is Kaguya more important than that?

"Did they do something?

"Nothing has been done. Yukito, what does Master Kaguya say he did to Yukito?

"What did you do? Uh......... what do you mean?

"Don't you realize it yourself? Yukito has many negative feelings for Master Kaguya. So much so that I can hear it from words and ways of saying it…"

Sophia points that out and lays her eyes down sadly. On the other hand, I recall what you said and did to Kaguya.

Yeah, maybe Sophia's right. I've hit Master Kaguya hard, and I have a lot on my mind. Simply put, I guess I don't like it. It's about him.

"…… Indeed. I hate Kaguya."

"Yukito. If you just met Yukito with me, look at Kaguya now... you won't leave him alone. Do you know why?

"… I don't know. Does Sophia know?

"... Yukito is sweet. I can be someone else's. I was saved by that kindness. Yukito... have you ever thought about becoming Master Kaguya? Did you try to read the hidden heart, as you did to me?

Every time I tell you, Sophia sadly distorts her face.

If it's hard to say, I wish I didn't. Though I think so, I'm pretty sure you're saying it for me. I've never thought about being a Kaguya. I've never tried to read a hidden heart.

When I first met Sophia, I realized that Sophia had no choice but to be anxious. I didn't notice around because I had a perception that Sophia would be fine. Because all my eyes went to the power of Sofia and I couldn't see how Sofia felt.

Think about it, I realize. Like the people who couldn't see Sophia's feelings, I couldn't see Kaguya's feelings either.

"... I didn't. I didn't even think about it."

"Why?

"... I thought Master Kaguya would be fine, because he hated it?

"Why did you think it was okay?

"... because you beat me."

"... why do you hate me?

"... because he's the one who killed my people... no. That's not all. Because it created an incentive to start a civil unrest. Because I made a reason to go to war. Including saying that, because I can't forgive Master Kaguya..."

Finally figured it out. I have not been able to settle the grievances that follow from the civil unrest. I think Kaguya has all the causes, and I was hitting Kaguya.

But there's nothing I can do about it when I realize it. One of the reasons for that civil unrest is Kaguya.

"Can't you forgive Master Kaguya?

……

"I understand the dangers of Velis because I'm the one elsewhere. Master Diorud and Prime Minister Fahn, who are under Master Kaguya, must be engaged in a power struggle and making their own thought-provoking proposals Master Kaguya. Master Kaguya doesn't know who to believe right now. And... in the meantime, Yukito suggested the possibility of leaving under Master Kaguya."

"I... what should I do?

I don't know what to do, I'll ask Sophia.

But the unexpected answer returns.

"I think Yukito should think about it."

"It's tough………….."

"Yukito is giving it back to Master Kaguya in the same way, isn't he? Yukito did not answer, even when his eyes were turned to him. That's... that's very sad..."

When I heard Sophia's words, I finally figured out why Sophia told me about Kaguya. It's overlapping. Himself and Master Kaguya.

Sure, the two are alike. Especially in that it continues to depend on the surrounding area.

"I know it's rude and ungrateful to say this while Yukito helps me. But still, I want Yukito to save Kaguya."

Please be nice to Master Kaguya.

I nodded to reassure Sophia, who pleaded so much, but in her heart there were still irreconcilable emotions swirling around.

■ ■ ■

A few days have passed since that negotiation.

The power struggle between Bade and Dear Dio had intensified in an instant. Master Dio is starting to crush Bade's forces. All the best.

Kick-ass said he rubbed my chest. I don't think I can see it as a Dio.

Meanwhile, Bade's men were desperately standing around to maintain their own forces.

He explained my words to the people around him that they were not credible paranoia, and he was trying to make things better by disparaging me. And you can tell me that's going well there.

He threatened Master Kaguya with words in front of a powerful man in Velis that he would disobey his troops. Moreover, since Sofia has taken refuge in subsequent correspondence, I have been affixed a rettel that says I am a traitor to Sofia. It hurts not to say that everything is wrong.

There are also rumors of working with Sophia to overthrow Velis. To deny it, no one even comes to me to make sure it's true. They're completely distanced. Nevertheless, it's not to say unexpected. Though it is not entirely unexpected that you will still be in the Imperial Castle after all that you have done.

The other unexpected thing is Kaguya's reaction. As for Bade, every day, many people visit to see if it's true, but Master Kaguya doesn't deal with it at all. If you don't shelter Bade, you won't even tell me my words are true. It seemed completely unwilling to join this controversy.

Thanks to this story, the Royal Castle was a dead end. Only thing is, because Kaguya is in such a state that no one can hang a toothpick. Naturally, the rumor is turning into something that is never preferable to Kaguya, but Kaguya never touched on the matter.

Observing Kaguya and Royal Castle like that, I was thinking about what to do after this. Now I am the captain of a unit stationed in Wang Du, and I have no job in Royal Castle. I mean, I'm free.

I have told Knox's men to rest in the king's capital. In a few moments, I'll have to move as a Knox captain, too, but I'll be free for a little while.

And then a guest came to me.

The person's name is Dear Claire Arklight. He is also a mother to Kaguya, who lost his mother early on.

Aware of the strong influence on the two of them, I usually live in a mansion in the corner of the Wang capital, but suddenly I came to my room in the royal castle. Of course, it would make a scene, so it would be quiet.

"What can I do for you today?

"I heard your story. A lot. Yukito Clay."

"Well then... there will be something to think of me. Does that mean you're here to scold me?

In my words, Lady Claire shook her head from left to right. With a slightly worried look on her face, Lady Claire rises out of her chair and stares straight at me.

The gaze that is watered down in my mind resembles Kaguya's gaze when confronted on the battlefield. Everything over here seems to be spotted, and I can't stop my mind from bothering.

"I came here today to apologize. I'm here to apologize to you on behalf of my daughter and son, who can't give you anything back."

"... what does that mean?

Lady Claire's insides are unreadable and I listen back in confusion. My skills are of no use at times like this. Because no matter how much information you see, you can't read people's minds. And it's experience that helps at times like this, and when it comes to that experience, the person in front of me would be many times better than me. Because I guess I've been faking my feelings under that king for a long time.

"It means as it is. You saved Dio, and Caguya. If it's true, I have to give you the utmost respect, but those kids are getting the best out of themselves. Without thinking about you."

"…… you two have been very careful"

"It's not a good idea to fake yourself. You don't like it, do you? There's a fight. If there's a reason I have to fight, I can't help it, but I won't take the lead. Didn't I?"

My eyes say don't lie. And I felt like I'd find out if I lied to you. That's why I told you honestly.

"Exactly."

"You did everything you could for Veris until today... because of Sophia, right?

"……… Yes"

"So after saving Master Sophia, I tried to leave the fight. At least, he tried to leave his position where he had to fight. Is this the right place to go?

It's not the right answer. You're absolutely right. It's all hit. Am I that easy to understand inside?

"Yes. It's all hit me."

"How did you know? That's the face. Because they look alike. You're in Caguya."

Saying so, once, Master Claire lowers her head to me in a graceful motion.

"Yukito Clay. Apologize to you. I sincerely apologize for driving you into an unwanted battle and still exposing you to so-called verbal attacks. And this is a cowardly wish, as a mother. Please help Kaguya. That girl."

I'm going to pull myself out of the king's throne.

That said, Master Claire looked me in the eye with a sad face.